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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 93-423 - Reso 93-423 - Authorize implementation of Amendments to the Rehabilitation Loan Policy, Mobilehome Repair Program policy adopted by City Council Reso 75-86 f • i 'i RESOLUTION NO. j� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE REHABILITATION LOAN POLICY, MOBILEHOME REPAIR PROGRAM POLICY ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 75-86 WHEREAS, the City of Redding has previously adopted a Rehabilitation Loan Policy and Mobilehome Repair Program Policy; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Redding that the aforementioned policies be further amended as set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that this matter is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEOA. 'I NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the amendments to the Rehabilitation Loan Policy and Mobilehome Repair Program Policy attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B" are hereby approved and adopted. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 21st day of December 1993, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Kehoe, Noss and Arness NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dahl ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CARL ARNESS, Mayor City of Redding ATTEST: a C ` 'Zt' ` CONNIE ST ROHMYER, City Clerk FORM APPROVED: r ze RAN ALL A. HAYS, Cit Attorney DM:\A:\AMENDHRP.CC it i EXHIBIT "A" I (December 20, 1993 Amendment to City of Redding Mobilehome Repair Policy) City of Redding Mobilehome Repair Program (MRP1 Pape -3- LOW INCOME shall mean those incomes which do not exceed 60 percent of the Redding area-wide median income as established by the latest published guidelines from the Metropolitan Statistical Area. I MOBILE HOME shall mean a transportable dwelling that is not self-contained and that is used as a permanent residence, connected to utilities, with or without a permanent foundation. MODERATE INCOME shall mean those incomes which exceed 80 percent but less than 120 percent of the median income as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. MONTHLY HOUSING EXPENSES shall mean those expenses allowable as legitimate housing expenses. MORTGAGE shall mean an instrument recognized by law by which property is hypothecated to secure the payment of a debt or obligation; procedure for foreclosure in event of default is established by statute. OWNER-OCCUPANT shall mean an individual or family who occupies and owns or who is buying a unit of residential property and will occupy such residence. PROMISSORY NOTE shall mean a written promise to pay or repay a specified sum of money at a stated time or on demand. REHABILITATION COST shall mean the total cost of repairs and improvements and other costs for rehabilitation to be incurred by the applicant that are eligible for inclusion in a rehabilitation loan. UTILITIES shall mean gas, electricity, water, sewage disposal and refuse collection. SECT/ON 3- DESCRIPTION OF LOAN PROGRAM A. Deferred Payment Loans For Elderly and/or Disabled: 1. Purpose. The purpose of a Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan for the Elderly and/or Disabled is to pay the costs of rehabilitation without increasing current monthly housing expenses of those families on fixed incomes, particularly the elderly and disabled. 2. Eligibility. To qualify for a Deferred Payment Loan for the Elderly and/or Disabled in the Mobilehome Repair Program, the applicant must meet all of the general eligibility requirements, except his/her monthly housing expense need not exceed 25% of gross income and must meet one of the following requirements: a. Be at least 60 years of age. b. Be disabled according to the criteria established by the Social Security Administration. 3. Amount. The amount of a Deferred Payment Loan shall not exceed the lesser of: a. The actual (and approved) cost of all necessary repairs and allowable loan costs. i b. A maximum of $4,000.00 I c. The loan amount may be increased up to a maximum of$6,000 in those cases where the cost to repair one of the unit's major systems (i.e., roof, heating/cooling, etc.) causes the project to exceed the $4,000 loan limit while addressing health and safety violations. I EXHIBIT "A" i (December 20, 1993 Amendment to City of Redding Mobilehome Repair Policy) i City of Redding Mobilehome Repair Program (MRP) Page -4 - I I 4. Repayment. If not repaid earlier, the loan shall become due and payable at the time of a property transfer, death of owner(s), or at a date specified in the loan documents, whichever first occurs. 5. Terms and Conditions: a. The entire amount of a Deferred Payment Loan for the Elderly and/or Disabled shall be secured by a note and a security agreement on the property. i� b. The borrower shall maintain current payments on hazard insurance. The minimum amount of hazard insurance must cover all liens on the property and shall name the City of Redding as loss payee on the property. The City shall obtain annual verification of paid taxes and effective hazard insurance. c. A Deferred Payment Loan shall bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) simple interest per year. d. A Deferred Payment Loan shall be deferred for the lifetime of the borrower, unless + otherwise specified in the loan documents, provided that if the property is used for !I rental income, then the deferred loan shall be due and payable. If this occurs, the City has the right to foreclose on the loan. e. As part of the administration of the Program, the applicant will be required to pay for loan costs. These costs may be funded from the loan proceeds or paid directly by the borrower and are as follows: - Pest Control Report Fees, if applicable - Title Investigation Fees - Credit Report Fees - Lender Processing Fees a B. Deferred Payment Loans ii 1. Pros . The purpose of a Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan is to pay the costs of !I rehabilitation without increasing current monthly housing expenses of low-and fixed-income households. 2. Elioibility. In order to qualify for a Deferred Payment Loan in the Mobilehome Repair Program,the applicant must meet all of the general eligibility requirements detailed in Section 4 of this document. ii 3. Amount. The amount of a Deferred Payment Loan shall not exceed the lesser of: !I a. The actual (and approved) cost of all necessary repairs and allowable loan costs. d b. A maximum of 94,000.00 c. The loan amount may be Increased up to a maximum of $6,000 in those cases where the cost to repair one of the unit's major systems f1.e.,roof,heating/cooling, ii etc.) causes the project to exceed the $4,000 loan limit while addressing health ,i and safety violations. ,i t t EXIIIBIT "B" • ! (December 20, 1993 Amendment to City of Redding Rehabilitation Loan Policy) II City of Redding Rehabilitation Loan Policy Page - 17- i Maximum Term: The maximum terms for a rehabilitation loan shall be fifteen years. Loans may be repaid in full at any time without any penalties. 'I Maximum Term - Deferred Payment Loans to Non-Profit Corporations: The maximum terms for a rehabilitation loan to a non-profit agency shall be twenty years. Loans may be repaid in full at any time without any penalties. SECTION 10 - SPECIAL PROGRAMS I� A. Loans to Eliminate Serious Health and Safety Hazards: The Housing Loan Administration Committee may approve loans in areas other than the designated neighborhood strategy areas in 'I those cases where it is determined that a serious health or safety hazard exists. i B. Relocation Grants and Advisory Services: Relocation grants and advisory services shall be provided to individuals or families who must move from their dwelling during the course of rehabilitation under the City of Redding Loan program or the HOME Investment Partnerships program. These services shall consist of: 1. Actual moving and storage costs. 2. Actual rent and deposits for temporary replacement housing. 3. Relocation advisory service. All requests for relocation payments shall be reviewed and approved or denied by the Loan Committee at the time the rehabilitation loan or grant is considered by the committee. Rental projects must be in compliance with regulations of the Tenant Assistance Policy under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant program. C. Emergency Deferred Loans: Deferred loans will be made available in designated rehabilitation loan areas to those persons who are unable to make a monthly loan payment but do not meet the criteria of the deferred loan program. Eligible costs under this program include loan processing fees and code items. General property improvements are not eligible. D. Home Repair Program Grants: Grant assistance, up to a maximum of SAA $950, shall be provided to eligible individuals or families requiring the completion of handicapped accessibility improvements or immediate health/safety repairs. This special program is designed to assist both owner-occupants and renters who are lower-income, elderly or disabled. The purpose of the program is to cover the service gap that exists for eligible participants who need repairs but provision of a loan is not feasible or cost-effective. Landlords who participate in the program are.obligated to match the grant amount with private dollars and are limited to handicapped accessibility improvements only. Program recipients (either homeowners or tenants) must meet the applicable definitions of"low income" or "disabled" as detailed in Section 2. Eligible repairs may include basic repairs of plumbing, electrical, flooring, mechanical and installation of grab bars. Other repairs necessary to provide handicapped accessibility or eliminate critical health/safety problems may also be included. EXHIBIT "B" • f (December 20, 1993 Amendment to City of Redding Rehabilitation Loan Policy) City of Redding Rehabilitation Loan Policy Page - 3 - I FAMILY shall mean all individuals who reside in a dwelling unit related by blood,marriage, or kinship. J FAMILY INCOME shall mean adjusted gross income. ,i GENERAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS shall mean improvements other than code violations and incipient code violations which are eligible for rehabilitation loan money. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 shall mean the Federal legislation which provides funding for the current program activities in the City of Redding including tenant-based rental subsidies,assistance to first-time home buyers,property acquisition, new construction, reconstruction, moderate or substantial rehabilitation, site improvements, demolition, ,I relocation and other reasonable and necessary expenses related to the development of affordable housing. 'I HOUSEHOLD shall mean all individuals who reside in or have an ownership interest in a dwelling unit regardless of family ties. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 shall mean the Federal enabling legislation which provides funding for the current program of Housing and Community Development in the City of Redding. INCIPIENT CODE VIOLATIONS shall mean a condition or element of a structure which will deteriorate into an actual violation within a year or two of inspection. INCOME/HOUSING EXPENSES shall mean the ratio of adjusted gross income to housing expenses. INTEREST shall mean a charge for borrowed money, repaid with the amount of the loan. INVESTOR/OWNER shall mean an individual or individuals or family who owns or is buying a unit(s) for the purpose of renting as residential property. LAND CONTRACT shall mean a contract ordinarily used in connection with the sale of property in cases where the seller does not wish to convey title until all or a certain part of the purchase price is paid by the buyer; often used when property is sold on a small down payment. LIEN shall mean a form of encumbrance which usually makes property security for the payment of a debt or discharge of an obligation. Example: judgments, taxes, mortgages, deeds of trust. i LOAN COMMITTEE shall mean a committee consisting of three members of the City staff derived from the following positions: the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Finance, the City Attorney and the Director of Planning and Community Development. The Loan Committee shall be charged with approving or disapproving loan applications consistent with the policies of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. LOW INCOME shall mean those incomes which do not exceed 80 percent of the median income as established,by the Department of Housing and Urban Development